CDK Global Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1972

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 8,139

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt Refin.

  • Financing Rounds
  • 16

  • Investments
  • 16

CDK Global General Information

Description

Developer of retail technology and software as a service (SaaS) solutions intended to help automotive dealers and manufacturers. The company's solutions connect people with technology by automating and integrating all parts of the dealership and buying process, including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, parts supply, repair, and maintenance of vehicles, thereby helping clients run their businesses more efficiently, drive improved profitability and create frictionless purchasing and ownership experiences for consumers.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
ADP Dealer Services, Cdk Global Holdings, Llc, Dealer Services Holdings Llc
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 11809 Domain Drive
  • Austin, TX 78758
  • United States
+1 (847)
Primary Industry
Business/Productivity Software
Other Industries
Automation/Workflow Software
Vertical(s)
Former Stock Listing
0HQR
Corporate Office
  • 11809 Domain Drive
  • Austin, TX 78758
  • United States
+1 (847)

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CDK Global Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA
Post-Val Status Debt

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CDK Global Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of retail technology and software as a service (SaaS) solutions intended to help automotive dealers and manufa
Business/Productivity Software
Austin, TX
8,139 As of 2025

Long Beach, CA
 

Pleasanton, CA
 
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CDK Global Competitors (29)

One of CDK Global’s 29 competitors is myKaarma, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Long Beach, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
myKaarma Private Equity-Backed Long Beach, CA
Tekion Private Equity-Backed Pleasanton, CA
Autosoft (West Middlesex) Private Equity-Backed West Middlesex, PA
Dealertrack Canada Private Equity-Backed Etobicoke, Canada
CRMSuite Corporation Sarasota, FL
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CDK Global Patents

CDK Global Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20250080535-A1 Identity provider mesh networks and related apparatuses, systems, and methods Pending 29-Aug-2023
US-20240086802-A1 Methods and systems for determining a capital expenditure and a non-capital expenditure Pending 09-Sep-2022
US-20240070117-A1 Method and system of modifying information on file Active 31-Aug-2022
US-11983145-B2 Method and system of modifying information on file Active 31-Aug-2022
US-20240029124-A1 Methods and systems for aiding a user to select documents based on input parameters Pending 21-Jul-2022 G06Q30/06
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CDK Global Signals

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CDK Global Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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CDK Global Investments & Acquisitions (16)

CDK Global’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Computerized Vehicle Registration. The deal was made on 30-Jun-2023.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Computerized Vehicle Registration 30-Jun-2023 Buyout/LBO Other Commercial Services
Salty Dot 01-Oct-2021 Merger/Acquisition Financial Software
Roadster 02-Jun-2021 Merger/Acquisition Automotive
Square Root (Business/Productivity Software) 01-Feb-2021 Merger/Acquisition Business/Productivity Software
Ripcord 25-Feb-2020 Later Stage VC Business/Productivity Software
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CDK Global Exits (1)

CDK Global’s most recent exit was on 25-Jun-2015 from Automatic Labs. The exit was categorized as with 18 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Automatic Labs 25-Jun-2015 Completed
  • 18 buyers
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CDK Global Affiliates

Subsidiaries (3)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Roadster IL 2013
Computerized Vehicle Registration Petaluma, CA 1992
Elead1One Valdosta, GA 1985

CDK Global FAQs

  • When was CDK Global founded?

    CDK Global was founded in 1972.

  • Where is CDK Global headquartered?

    CDK Global is headquartered in Austin, TX.

  • What is the size of CDK Global?

    CDK Global has 8,139 total employees.

  • What industry is CDK Global in?

    CDK Global’s primary industry is Business/Productivity Software.

  • Is CDK Global a private or public company?

    CDK Global is a Private company.

  • What is CDK Global’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for CDK Global is .

  • How much funding has CDK Global raised over time?

    CDK Global has raised $4.11B.

  • Who are CDK Global’s investors?

    Automatic Data Processing has invested in CDK Global.

  • Who are CDK Global’s competitors?

    myKaarma, Tekion, Autosoft (West Middlesex), Dealertrack Canada, and CRMSuite are some of the 29 competitors of CDK Global.

  • When was CDK Global acquired?

    CDK Global was acquired on 11-Dec-2024.

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